Physical Therapist - Physical Therapy - PRN

Description

Summary :

Provides Physical Therapy Services to patients referred,

including assessment, treatment plan development and implementation

with the follow-up and discharge planning. Actively assists with

clinical aspects of the department, including program development,

department operations and Performance Improvement activities.

Assists with supervising and coordinating the Physical Therapy and

Physical Therapy Assistant student programs. In addition,

supervises Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants, Rehab Technicians,

and Volunteers.

Responsibilities :

Performs comprehensive diagnostic evaluations

to determine the status of the physical, cognitive abilities of

inpatients and outpatients, considering diagnosis and age specific

needs.

Develops and implements, with

patient / family participation, individualized treatment plans, as

indicated, considering diagnosis and age specific needs, with

measurable goals and methods to achieve

goals.

Adheres consistently to the P&Ps

relating to documentation, to include Initial Patient Evaluations,

Daily and Weekly Progress notes as required, Discharge Summaries

and other notations as

appropriate.

Participates in patient care

conferences, family conferences, in-service programs, and

departmental and interdepartmental

meetings.

Counsels both patient (if

appropriate), family, and other involved individuals regarding

patient evaluation, care, and treatment. Initiates and completes

discharge planning in a timely manner and provides effective

education and training.

Assists with

coordination and supervision of the Physical Therapy and Physical

Therapy Assistant student programs, as well as the volunteer

program.

Actively assists with clinical aspects

of the department including orientation of new associates,

scheduling of patients to assure quality patient coverage and

appropriate staff supervision, as

necessary.

Demonstrates adherence to the CORE

values of CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Health

System.

Understands, supports, and participates

in Performance Improvement activities.

Complies

with and develops efficient and creative ways to maintain

departmental productivity standards.

Maintains

an awareness of other agencies within the community in order to

make appropriate referrals, when indicated, to network and to

increase knowledge of community

resources.

Identifies and provides educational

opportunities for self, department, and community. Participates in

research activities as

appropriate.

Demonstrates competence to perform

assigned patient care responsibilities in a manner that meets the

age-specific and developmental, and population specific needs of

patients served by the

department.

Appropriately adapts assigned

patient assessment, treatment, and / or care methods to accommodate

the unique physical, psychological, cultural, age-specific, and

other developmental needs of each patient

served.

Fosters and promotes positive and

professional relationships with members of the medical staff,

physicians, and referral sources.

Performs

other related duties as directed.

Requirements : Education / Skills

Bachelor’s, Master’s, or entry level Doctorate

of Physical Therapy degree from an accredited college or university

in the area of Physical Therapy is required.

All modalities / equipment used by a Physical

Therapist as outlined by the Executive Council of Physical Therapy

and Occupational Therapy Examiners.

Experience

• None required.

Licenses, Registrations, or

Certifications

Licensed as

a Physical Therapist by the Texas Executive Council of Physical and

Occupational Therapy Examiners.

BLS

certification is required.

Must also

successfully complete the pre-employment / post job offer health

screening examination and the annual screening, each year

thereafter as an employee.

Work Schedule :

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type : PRN